Couldn't ask for a better childminder
I found Karen on this website during the 2020 lockdown as she was preparing to move to the area and I was preparing to return to work after maternity leave. Despite messaging lots and meeting in the park before my daughter started with her properly, I was very anxious to hand over my baby to effectively a stranger but Karen very quickly reassured me with her calm and experienced manner. My daughter absolutely loved going there as she was so stimulated from all the activities Karen plans and from being with other children her age. Karen also provided for her dietary requirements too. There was no question that when we had our son he would go too. They both went in every morning without so much as a goodbye and were always happy and smiley at pick up, having had a great day. Karen always provided updates of what they ate, slept and did with pictures and videos to give a flavour of their day. She had a set routine and the children always had craft times and outdoor play as well as play time with toys. We're so grateful to Karen for pushing our daughter and developing her EYFS education. We've sadly moved from the area so had to find a new provider but she and James will be sorely missed by all. My daughter keeps asking when she'll go back to Karen's. Thanks Karen and James, catch up soon! X
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely review about our childcare!
You were amazing, trusting us with your little daughter in covid restriction times when we couldn't even let you in the door, so you could only meet me at the park and see pics and video of our setting!
It has been an absolute pleasure to care for your delightful daughter, encouraging her confidence and supporting her learning.She is amazing!
In more recent times it has been wonderful to care for your little son who has thrived and progressed so much in the last few months with us!
It has been really good to work with you as a family and to support and respect your specific choices such as diet for your children.
We will miss both of your children so much, especially your daughter as we have cared for her much longer. It would have been lovely to continue helping them both in their learning journeys of course, and although we totally understand you relocating, we are so sad they had to leave us.
We wish you all well in your new home in a new area and hope everything works out brilliantly for you all.
We will stay in touch and hope to see you from time to time!!
Best wishes always!
Karen and James, xx
